December 2024
Notes from the public forum held on 05 December 2024
There were three members of the public present, together with Dist Cllr Ashton.
The handyman will be asked as to the whereabouts of a key and to confirm what work he carries out in the Churchyard. The glass in the new notice board was discussed. It was confirmed that an alleyway would not appear when a new development is completed at the rear of the properties at Main Road. The application for 46 properties in the village has been refused by ELDC Planning Committee.
7.35pm Two members of the public and the County and District Councillors left the meeting
Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 05 December 2024 at 7.35pm in the Youth Centre, Hall Lane
1. To accept apologies and reason for absence
Apologies were received from Cllr Gray and Jones and from County Cllr Bowkett and Dist Cllr Jones
Present: Cllrs Sherriff, Burton, Hopkins, Pocklington, Pritchard, and Edwards (Chairman)
2. To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies
a. County Cllr Bowkett reported by email:
i. The puffin crossing only needs the lines painting to finish the work. Other requested road marking will be carried out at a later date.
ii. Emergency Planning will be available from LCC.
iii. £52m had been released to local drainage boards who will work on flood prevention.
iv. The area outside the William Lovell Academy is owned by LCC.
v. A STOP sign will not be sited at the Horbling Lane/A16 junction.
vi. 30mph repeater signs will not be sited along Horbling Lane.
vii. Issues regarding the slurry sealing of footways has been investigated by LCC.
viii. The boss of the workforce on the puffin crossing admitted they had caused the damage to the glass in the defibrillator box, this is now being investigated by LCC.
b. Dist Cllr Ashton reported:
i. The Government is changing the National Planning Policy Framework, this may mean that 655 new properties have to be built in East Lindsey each year – the current number is 450. The ELDC Local Plan up to 2031 will be deemed out of date should the NPPF change.
ii. ELDC currently have a 5 year supply of properties, this is adequate, but may have to change with any new plans.
iii. There has been no decision on planning at East Fen Lane.
iv. The height of a newly built wall at Main Road will be looked into.
20.05pm Dist Cllr Ashton left the meeting
3. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011
There were no declarations of interest.
4. Notes of the meeting held on 03 October 2024 to be approved and signed as the minutes
It was resolved that the notes, previously circulated, be signed as the minutes.
5. Clerk’s report
The Clerk had nothing to report.
6. Chairman’s report
The Chairman reported that the recent Christmas event was attended by around 100 people, again a great success for Stickney. Comments were received regarding the lack of toilets and heating facilities.
7. Finance report:
a. Authority for payment: £
i. Salaries (November) 894.28
ii. Clerk’s expenses 57.70
iii. Page Paper (paper for magazines) 36.88
iv. K & P Services (clock winding/cemetery work) 80.00
v. 707 Ltd (Cemetery Skip - August) 45.76
vi. Bolingbroke Deanery (December – cheque previously signed) 84.00
vii. HSBC Bank Charges 9.00
viii. Malc Firth Landscapes (Play area grass cuts) 29.40
ix. E L Arnold (Christmas lights) 69.88
x. E L Arnold (batteries) 11.78
xi. E L Arnold (batteries) 16.49
xii. Nicola Pocklington (Christmas gifts) 15.00
xiii. Karen Sherriff (Refreshments) 29.56
xiv. Haines Watts (PAYE) 27.00
xv. Stickney Community Hall and Youth Centre (rent) 170.00
Cheques signed for January:
xvi. Salaries + back pay (December) TBA
xvii. K & P Services (clock winding/cemetery work) 80.00
xviii. 707Ltd (cemetery skip) 45.76
xix. Bolingbroke Deanery (February) TBA
xx. Haines Watts (PAYE work) TBA
xxi. HM Revenue & Customs (PAYE TBA
b. The balances in bank at 15 November: Current account £14,549.71 recon. £13,213.67
Deposit account £11,937.56
No2 account £6,629.57
c. To receive update regarding moving the bank account
i. The Co-op bank are now charging for Community Accounts.
ii. The Clerk outlined information from various banks.
iii. Following discussion it was resolved to open an account with Lloyds Bank
8. To approve the budget for the year ended 31 March 2026
a. All Councillors have a copy of the amended draft budget to the year ended 31 March 2026
b. Following discussion it was proposed by Cllr Burton and seconded by Cllr Hopkins, all agreed, that the precept should be set at £32,500, an increase of £7,500 on last year.
9. To discuss the siting of 4 x interactive speed signs
The Clerk explained the latest situation with regard to grants, it was agreed to wait until the grants are available before ordering any interactive signs.
10. To discuss email regarding flooding
An email, received from the Environment Agency, was outlined regarding the Flood Warning Service for Stickney.
11. Planning applications received
Objections were made to the following application:
S/169/02506/23 - Steven Layn (Holdings) Ltd - Change of use and alterations to existing buildings to be used under class E, siting of 133 storage containers and erection of 13 micro commercial units, lifting barrier, fencing and hardstanding at The Caravan Centre, Station Business Park, Main Road
This development is in open countryside and previous objections will be reported again.
Support was given for the following applications:
S/169/01735/24 – Nationalgrid - Form B application, Notification of proposed works to replace existing overhead line at Summer Heath Cottage, Main Road
S/169/01736/24 – Nationalgrid - Form B application, Notification of proposed works to replace existing overhead line at West Fen Meadows, West Fen Lane
S/203/01776/24 - Mr K Sharpe - Erection of a replacement workshop on the site of an existing workshop and storage container which are to be removed at Peewees Place, Hagnaby Lock
12. To report any planning decisions from ELDC
There were no planning decisions for this meeting.
13. To discuss comments required for the Town & Parish Survey
The questions on the form were read out, but there were no comments made to report back to ELDC.
14. To consider quotation for new play area signs and cover for the mural
a. The Clerk read out the information received regarding these works.
b. It was resolved to order the play area sign, re-site the existing one and order a new Perspex cover for the second play area sign.
c. It was resolved to leave the mural cover until next year.
15. To report highways issues
a. There is a loose grate cover at the bridge on Horbling Lane.
b. A 30mph speed sign has been smashed.
c. The speed camera sign has been twisted around.
d. Can the lay-by have a restricted parking sign?
16. To receive play area report
a. The bins have not been emptied recently, the Clerk will check if the volunteer is still happy to continue doing this.
b. Signs are covered in item 14.
17. Correspondence received for this meeting
There was no other correspondence received for this meeting
18. Other business – matters for the next agenda
a. To consider planting a Christmas tree in the Churchyard
b. To check the glass in the notice board.
19. Date of next meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 06 February 2025 in the Youth Centre at 7.30pm with a Public Forum from 7.15pm
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.35pm